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that being a social worker is a very depressing job because you are working with people's problems on a daily basis. After comparing South Texas College (STC), University of Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), and Baylor University based on my criteria of tuition cost, cost of living, and distance from home, University of Rio Grande Valley would be the best choice in helping me pursue a career in social work. Thus, the University of Rio Grande Valley offers the expertise required to become a social…

In today’s day in age, people of all ages have become immersed into a new way of life. A life lived through social media where information from anywhere in the world is right at ones fingertips. However, not all information is “good” information, and its up to person who comes across it to take a stance on an issue. Moreover now a days when social issues flood a newsfeed many believe the most appropriate action to fight for justice is to tap the “like” button or “share” the post with their…

focus is the social inequality that is involved in stratification. Since the beginning of time, social stratification has been an issue in societies due the face that it places people in a form of social ranking that identifies where that individual should stand in their society. The inequality lays in the amount of access an individual has to positive or negative opportunities, rewards, resources, and that some people might be given more than others. There are different forms of the social…

Social stratification and social class impact people in different ways depending on their class. The Capitalists truly influence everyone. The elite “shape the consciousness of the nation”, owning “major media and entertainment outlets” (pg.220). They have immediate access to politicians and the decisions they make “open or close job opportunities for millions of people” (pg. 220). As intimidating as it sounds, many capitalist donate their abundance of money to different causes such as Bill…

Six Essential Characteristics of a Social Movement In order to differentiate from a social collective, a social movement must emulate six essential characteristics. In the book Persuasion and Social Movements, Charles Stewart and other authors list the essential characteristics and how a social movement differs from fads, campaigns, and other disorganized social gatherings. An Organized Collectivity In order for a social collective to be considered a social movement, the movement must…

Social exclusion can be found in every community across the globe. There are many factors that influence social exclusion including unemployment, poverty, being a member of an ethnic minority and many more. We see how these cause discrimination and ostracism within a society, which can have a detrimental impact on a person’s wellbeing and overall health. In severe cases of hardship, it can mean people die prematurely due to lack of accessible health services. Poverty can be seen as a leading…

This study found the gain-loss theory of attraction is applicable and holds true when social media is used as the initial judgment platform. Subjects significantly rated their likeness of confederates who had a negative profile higher than those with a positive one after meeting them in person. The implications of this are critical in today’s world for many reasons. First, this study undermines the entire online dating industry, which is heavily scrutinized as it is. These services claim to be…

Unemployment is a social problem in many countries, which affects a majority of the society in many ways. Not only can it cause financial debt to families, it can cause family breakdowns, social isolation, shame and it can even lead to violence. The Conflict theory perspective explains how unemployment can be caused by class and power by focusing on the inequality in society. The inequality sequentially predicts that the poorer members of society struggle to find employment, get education to…

What social work values are most central to you? How should they be incorporated into social policies? “The mission of the social work profession is rooted in a set of core values. These core values, embraced by social workers throughout the profession’s history, are the foundation of social work’s unique purpose and perspective. The values include service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence” (NASW Code of Ethics, 2015).…

FACE, POLITENESS AND SOCIAL DEIXIS IN SOCIAL INTERACTIONS. When living within a society, we perform different social activities which are recognizable by other individuals or groups that are part of the same society. These activities can be done individually (reading a book, getting dressed) or collectively (a family reunion, a business meeting) but always keeping in mind that they are done by taking into consideration directly or indirectly other members of the community in order to have…